HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1887-12-30, Page 88
•
•
•-•"' ••••,C4Arm.r... .••••
•....1
, ............-. ,
THE HURON EXPOSITOR.
Edward Cash-.
Will pay the Highest Prices for BUT-
TER in pound prints and two pound
rell'e. Also for Hides, Sheep Skins,
Furs and Tallow, during fall and win-
ter,.at the old stand.
E. CASH
Goderich Street, Seaforth.
t
H1L!!
Nr.D
won txpo5itor.
DISTRICT MATTERS.
1\TCY1'20_
To all persons, whether in need or not of
DRY GOODS, READYMADE CLOTHING-,
HATS, CAPS, FURS, MILLINERY, or FANCY
GOODS, we draw your attention to our adver-
tisement on the 5th page of this, paper. Our
two stocks must go, as we intend amalgamating •
at an early date. For the next 30 „days we sel
retail: at wholesale prices.
JAMES F'ICKARD
North and South Branch,
SEAFORTH.
OUR ALMANAC.—We did expect to
have our almanac ready for distribution
with THE EXPOSITOR this week but we
have been disappointed. We conficlept-
-ly expect, however, to have it ready or
distribution next week. In the mean-
time we heartily wish our readers, one
and all, ahappy and prosperous New
Year. --
TEMPERANCE ENTERTAINMENT.—The
Royal Templars of Temperance held
their entertainment in Cardno's hall on
Wednesday night last, and, although
favored, or rather disfavored, with the
worst night a the season, there was a
goodly number present. We believe
there were enough tickets sold to pay
all expenses and leave a newt little sum
besides. In our humble opinion those
who braved the storm were well repaid for
- their trouble, as tbet programme was an
excellent one and all deficiencies were
atnply made up by that Prince of chair-
men, Mr. John Beattie. Miss L. Will-
son presided at the piano and was assist-
ed by Mr. J. E. Kent, of Toronto, on
the violin.
MR. BLAKE'S MEETINGS. —We would
again remind our readers of the meetings
to be held this. afternoon and evening
under the auspices of the Young Men's
Christian Association, by Hon. S. H.
Blake, of Toronto. The Bible Reading
in the afternoon at four o'clock, and the
address in the evening will both be de-
serving of large audiences, and those
who fail to attend will, undoubtedly,
miss a treat. Mr. Blake is not only an
able orator but is also an earnest Chris-
tian worker, and occapies the honorable
position of Vresident of the Continental
Young Men's Christian Association. We
are requested to state that persons attend-
ing in the afternoon would da we 1 to
take their Bibles with them.
THE MCKILLOP INSURAIWE Ooio
Etaroa. —In answer to
• John R. Govenlack's note in afcur last
issue, permit me to say that I believe
▪ this subject will be of greater interest
to the members of the company who
will now soon meet in annual meeting,
than to the general - public who are
readers of the EXPOSITOR, and if I am
-
spared to that time and there is any
necessity for my doing so, I will be
quite prepared to stand up for what is
right at all hazards, and to show that
the company have been deing right in
the intereSts of its policy holders in this
ttter as in the past. I have no' per-
sona.I feeling against the Messrs. Goven-
lock and am as willing, and ready to be
friendly witb, them now as I have always
beets.—J0 LIN BEATTIE.
MASONIC.—On Tuesday evening last
the -Members of Britannia Masonic Lodge
assembled in the Lodge roam here,
when the. following brethren were in-
stalled as officers for the ensuing year :
WiUiam Ballantyne, W. 1L; W, J.
Fear, S. W.; Wm. Meredith, J. W.;
Alex. Ross, J. D.; Jas. Watson, S. P.;
J. A. McLaren, I. 0.; John Scarlett, S.
S. Alex. &Marion, Master of edre-
monies ; John Steet, Secretary • A.
Strong, • Treasurer ; J. W. Millar,
Organist. After labor • the Brethren
present adjourned. to Kennedy's Hotel
where a sumptuous repast was served
whieh was properly attended to and
duly appreciated by all. The remainder
of the evening was spent in true frater-
nal style and toast, song and sentiment
succeeded eaeh other in rapid succession.
The company was not so large as on
similar occasions in some former years,
but the occasion was equally pleasapt
"G CI seemed to be greatly enjoyed by all.
A CLOSE Suave. —Mr . Archibald
Scott arrived home from Manitoba on
Sattirday last. On his way here he had
a somewhat unpleasant experience as
well as a narrow escape from total ex-
tinction. About 10 o'clock on Friday
forenoon, when on the Minnesota and
Northwestern Railway, about 90 miles
west of Chicago, the whole train ran off
the track and many of the cars ran over
an embankment several feet high, some
of them taming upside down and others
of them plowing through the earth of an
adjoining corn field for fifty feet from
the track. The train had just passed
over a high trustle bridge and was
rounding a curve, and. it is supposed that
the high rate of speed at which the train
was going caused the rails to spread and
thus occasioned the accident. Moat of
the cars were smashed to pieces and
:tome thirty persons were more or less
injured, hut fortunately no one was
L:!led,although two were seriously hurt.
•it of the passengers were from Da-
kota and Manitoba, and many of them
-were on their wey to various parts of
Ontario to spend the Christmas holidays
with friends. Mr. Scott was in the
lining Car at the time, and before he
• could gather himself together after the
first alarm he was pitched from one end
of the car to the other and landed on the
top of a promiscuous heap of humanity,
broken benshes, seats and other car ma-
• terial. Fortunately he did not receive a
aeratch, and was the first one to get out
of the car and immediately proceeded to
render assistance to others. Had‘the
accident occurred a few minutes sooner
the train would have been on a high
bridge, and a repetition of the Chats-
worth horror would likely have beenthe
result. There were 150 passengers on
the train, and among the number we
notice the names of three other old
Huronites besides Mr. Scott,- himself.
Mr. Sidney Hannah, who was on his
way from Brandon to Seaforth, was
seated in the front passenger car and
escaped. uninjured. Mr. James A.
Cunningham, a former resident of 'Cul -
lett, who was on his way from Dakota,
received a couple of painful bruises on
his body and had hi ea head badly cut.
Mr. Thos. Atkinson, from Dakota, des-
tined for Wingham, was also injured on
the shoulders and •neek. 'Both these
gentlemen, however, were abler to pur-
sue their journey. No doubt every one
on the train will have a life long recol-
lection of the lively indident.
ST. JAME:51 CHRISTMAS SERVICES.—
The Christmas services in St. James'
Cathelic church, in this town, were •of a
very impressive kind, and were calculat-
ed to edify all who witnessed them, with
the solemnity of the festive season. The
decorations of the crib, representing the
birth of our Saviour, were really hand-
some, and were the theme of mliversal
admiration. Tae- singing, also, on this
occasion was above the average,, which,
as our readers know from past experi-
ence, must ha-;ve been exceptionally
good, as the choir of St. James' church
have established a reputation in this
line second to none. The illumination
of the altar in the evening was very
tastefully arranged, and attracted uni-
versal attention frotn the large .congre-
gation present. Very liberal collection&
were taken up at all the services.
• Towti time will be put back nine min-
-utesan Monday, January 2nd, 1888. 1046-1
• NURSE WANTED.—A Wet Nurse to go
to Toronto within, two weeks. The very highest
wages will be Riven. • Address Post Office Box
325, Goderich, Ont. 1046-2
EXTRA Values in Teas, Sugarii and
General G-roceries at FAIRLE5'13, Seaforth. 1046
A FEW WEEKS LONGER. —As the
Stock of Winter Boots, at Kempthorne's Old
Stand, is still too large to remove. • 1 have ar-
• ranged to carry on the sale a little longer. No
reasonable offer refused. Great Bargains at Both
Stores. • Geosoz Goon, Seaforth.1946
• A HAPPY New Year to all, Young and
Old. J. FAME; Seaforth. • 1046
WADE'S PHOTO GIA,LLERY.—We wish
to eau the attention of the public to the change
made in the management of this popular studio.
There have been several improvements made in
the gallery, and Mr. Parkin, the new manager,
who has been connected with some of the lead-
ing galleries in the States and Canada, will spare
no pains to make this one of the hest galleries
in Canada'and with their enlarged facilities will
be able to turn out work equal to that made in
any of the larger .cities. •, 1046-1
SCOTT has, eithout (Inaba a magnifi-
cent stock of b autiful Bed -room Sets as ever
seen in Sea.forea. They can't spare room in
their windows for these goods, but all are invited
to come, see and ask prices. 1046-1
SCOTT has the newest Cooking Raisins,
Currants, Peels, &c., in. season. 1046-1
'SCOTT will sell, Saturday, a Hand-
some Parlor Lamp, with Assorted Shades, for
75e. You can see them burning on Saturday
evening. 1046-1
SCOTT still sells a Beautiful Sugar, 18
Ths. for $1. 1046-1
SCOTT has new Self -Rising Buckwheat
Flourby the pound, also Rolled Oats, Wheat and
Corn Meal, &c. 10464
SCOTT, yesterday, received fresh Malay
Grapes, also very nice Lemons, Oranges, Figs,
Dates and all kinds of Christmas Fruit. 10464
SCOTT'S for the Cheapest Almonds,
Filberts, Walnuts, Peanuts and Chesnut% all
new. 1046-1
SCOTT'S prunes, 5c. per Ib., or 22 MS.
for $1., are Beautiful. 1046-1
SCOTT–Will have the finest variety Of
Christmas Conleationery that has ever been seen
in Seaforth. Watch out for a Grand 1W0i4ndow
Dis lay. 64
COTT Delivers Goods to any part of
the Town.
Score's La - 1046-1
dies' Toilet Setts, Vases of
an unknown variety, and lots of other very fash-
ionable goods to suit Ladies. All are invited to
inspect. 10464
- SCOTT'S for China Cups and Saucers,
1,000 different patterns from 25c. a piece to81.50,1:50,
nice for Christmas presents. 1,0
SUOTT has a Splendid Assortment of
very pretty Glass Setts, comprising Water, Tea,
Berry and others, too numerous to mention.
Very Cheap. 1046-1
Scorr will sell for the next two weeks
China and all kinds of Tea and Dinner Sets at a
very small margin on cash. • Hundreds of pat-
terns to choose from. •1046-1
•
THE Tows NomiNaeloisse—The town
nominations occasioned -very little
interest this year. It seemed to be a
foregone conclusion among the people
that the Mayor, Reeve and Deputy
Reeve would be elected without opposi-
tion and as the principal interest gener-
ally centres around these positions the
number of rate -payers who assembled
in the town hall to hear the servants of
the past year give an account of their
stewardship was small, probably not
more than fifty. The only nominations
made were those of Messrs. Beattie,
Wilson and. Strong to the offices of
Mayor, Reeve and Deputy Reeve re-
spectively. The following- gentlemen
were nominated for the'position of coun-
cilmen in the• respective wards : East
Ward—Thos. Hendry, Robt. Wilson,
Edward Coleman, M. Robertson, L.
Murphy, John Ward and Geo. E. Hend-
erson. North Ward.—C. M. Whitney,
John A. Wilson, John Fairley; Wm.'
Campbell, Noble Gluff, Wm. Smith,
• G. Whiteley and J. H. McDougall.
South Ward — Williarn Hawkshaw,
Thomas Smith, T. W. Duncan, and
Jas. G-illespie. ,Several others were
nominated but they have all ince with-
drawn except the above who will likely
go to the polls.
PRESENTATION TO A Teeenialt.--e-By
the resignation of* Miss Ariderson the
Seaforth Public School ha e been de-
prived of one of its most able and faith-
ful teachers. Miss Andersoi has, taught
here for the long term of ts elve years
and , for the last half dozei years has
occupied the position of fir't assistant
teacher. During all this tin' her teach-
ing has been characterised ba thorough-'
ness,ability andisystem to a I igh degree,
at the same time gaining a,i d retaining
theesteem and affection of her pupils.
As a proof of this the childre 1 in her de-
partment, before dispersing f r the holi-
days, presented Miss Ande -son with a
handsomely bound and illus rated copy
of Milton's Paradise Lost; wad several
smaller mementoes. The teachers also
desiring to shew her in some tangible
way their kindly regard as well as their
regret at her severance from the staff,
presented her with twelve .handsome
volumes of Sir Walter. Scott's Waverley
novels. The presentation was made at
the residence of Mr. L. L. McFaul,
principal of the school, mid was a com-
plete surprise to ' the worthy recipient.
Mr. and Mrs. MdFaul, had with kindly
cordiality, invited to their elegant home
the whole staffof teachers, together with
several other friends, -to spend last Fri-
day evening with them. Just before the
co any rose fr4m the tea -table, Mr.
Mc mil read a mOst complimentary and
p1esant1y worded address, and Mrs.
Ooti1ter, in the aame of the teachers,
preeented Miss Anderson with the vol-
umes, Words failed Miss Anderson but
looktestified her appreciation of the
the generous gift,, and Mr. Charles Mc-
• Kay ably repliedlin her behalf. Short
addresses were also given by Messrs.
W. McKay and J. Muldrew. Then as
none of the ladies could be induced to
give voice to even the traditionary- "few
remarks," Mr. MoFaul ably and pleas-
antly concluded the interesting cere-
mony. The remainder of the evening to
a late or perhaps an " early " hour was
most agreeably vent in games, music
and social -convIerse. Every one who
was present will eherish a pleasant re-
collection of the kindness and hospital-
ity of Mr. and Mrs. AlcFaul and family.
• PERSONAL. — Mr. Heary Cresswell
late of the Panhandle, Texas, and
brother of Messrs. W. • N. and G. E.
'Cresswell, of Tuckersmith, is at present
on a visit to friends in these parts. The
Mobutio Panhandle says of him: "II. W.
Cresswell 'has closed out bis immense
cattle interests in the Panhandle and left
us. And the Panhandle knows that the
unanimous and epontaneous expression
will be of regret and hope of his return.
Hank Cressw-ell is known and •recog-
nized by all as one of nature's noblemen,
whose good offices were always ready as
quickly (or more so) for the poor little
nester as for the neighboring baron, and
as one who saw no more behind the
myriad of cattle than behind the mend-
ed plow. Wherever his steps may go,
the Panhandle loves and respects Hank
Cresswell.
•
, LOCAL BRIEFS. —The first blizzard of
the season opened on Wednesday and is
expected to close to-day.—Messrs.
Sharp & Brigham, of the St. James'
Hotel, Toronto, had their till tapped a
few evenings ago and $78 taken there-
from. -=Mr. Wm. Cooper, of the Mill
Road, Tuckersmith, was slightly injured
in town a few days ago by being thrown
from a sleigh on which he was riding.—
Mr. Robert Elgie, of Egmondville, talks
of removing to Rodgerville.—Mr. T. 0.
Kemp was made the recipient of a hand-
some silver Water pitcher a few evenings
ago by the children of St. Thomas
Church Sabbath School, of which he is
Superintendent.—The second Quarterly
Meeting of the Stanley and Tuckersmith
Sabbath School Association will he held
in Kippen. on Wednesday, 25th January.
--Messrs, Robert Lumsden and M. Y.
McLean were re-elected Public School
Trustees for the North and South Wards
respectively on Wednesday. Messrs.
Wm. Campbell, L. E. Dancey and F.
G. Neelin are candidates fertile position
in the East Ward.—The following con-
gregations contributed to the box of
clothing sent from here some time ago
to the Indians in the Northwest, and of
which mention was made at the time al-
theugh some of the names now given
were then inadvertently omitted, viz:
• Kippen, Goderich, Clinton, Blyth,
Thames Road and Kirkton, Brumfield
and Seaforth.—Monday last, Christmas
day, was as pleasant as could be desired.
The day was fine and sleighing good,
and every person seemed to enjoy, it.—
Last*Saturday was a busy day in town.
The streets were packed with people
from early in the forenoon until late in
the evening, and our business men are
well satisfied with the Christmas trade
done.—The fine new establishment of
Messrs. Broadfoot & Box is now about
completed, and in a few days it will be
running at full blast. It will be one of
the best equipped and most complete
Furniture Manufactories in Canada.—
Messrs. Thos. Soole and Wm. Steet, two
graduates of THE EXPOSITOR office, spent
Christmas with friends in town. Mr.
Soole is now in business for himself on
King street, Toronto, and is doing well,
while Mr. Steet has a good position a as
foreman of the Picton Times.a-We are
pleased to notice by a Manitoba paper
that our old friepd Mr. S. Hicks dis-
tinguished hiinself recently at a literary
entertainment given in Crystal City in
Manitoba.—Mrs. Thompson has been
spending Christmas with her friends in
London.—Miss A. Cowan left for Pais-
ley last Saturday to spend a week with
her brother.—Mr. Wm. Dill has moved
into his handsome new brick residence.
Brussels.
BRIEFS. —E. E. Wade has given up
his trip to Kansas.—At the Scott Act
court held here this week, two were
fined and two dismissed.—A large at-
tendance was present at the tea -meeting
in t e Canada Methodist church on
Monday evening; there being about
$100.Ltaken in.---1Wm. McDougall was
convi ted of arsori before C. Hunter last
week .and comniitted for trial. The
arsonwas the be ning of a stack of hay
and ara unused dw Mug. The fire was put
orit before the ho se was consumed. It
seems the boy, who is about 17 years of
'age, is a monom.aniac on this, and does
not do it from any evil disposition, but
for the purpose of seeing the blaze or
causipg an exciternent, of which he is
very fond. He should be placed in an
asyluni where he Can be properly treat-
ed, far on other things he is quite sensi-
ble.—Division Court was held on Thurs-
day of this week—Merchants say that
businless has picked up this week. —Our
butchers A. Currie and W. Blashill,
had a dne display . of Christmas meats
this year; better than ever before, and
are dbine a good business.—Mr. Down-
ing, ormerly of Gorrie, has started a
shoe ihop here in the post office block.
No IINATIONS.—The following persons
Were nominated for municipal honors:
W.
E. McCracken and John Wynn for
Rees-;, Robt. Graham, J. M. McIntosh,
D, Strachan, Watson Ainley, George
Backer, John Arn.ent, Wm. Blashill and
Thos Bradwell , for Councillors; H.
Dennis, Thos. Fletcher and Alex -Hun-
ter for School Board, elected by accla-
matiqn. After nemiriation, the several
cand'clatee except Thos. Bradwell and
John Ament addressed a large meeting
of th ratepayers in the town hall, but
all se med to abstain from aromises as
in fo mer years. An attempt was made
to h- ye them e ected by acclamation,
but t e Tories, who admit they are in a
mino ity, wanted a majority in the
villa e council oa the county council.
The teformers, hewever, would not hear
of it • They said we have a majority
and ve will allow you to pick two out
of or r men nomiaated, and we will do
the -ame to you and let Reeve Mc-
Crac en be again elected, butithe Tories
prefe red giving the full ticket to thern,
henc4 the contest. The plain cause
•of th election this year was a visit made
by 1 at Kelly, of Blyth, last week, for
the purpose of having opposition to Mc-
Craclon. • Until his visit 110 word was
heard of it. The ratepayers should put
a stop to such men as Pat Kelly running
our local affairs, and John Wynn should
show himself a man, and even now re-
tire from the contest, as he can only
be looked on, as he said at nomina-
tion, as a man acting against his own
.convictions. Li Grey, Win. Milne,
Reeve, and W. Oliver, First Deputy
Reeve, are elected by acclamation; E.
Bryans and John Strachan are nominated
for Second Deputy Reeve and • Wm,
Brown, Thos. Ennis and A. Hislop for
councillors. • In Morris H. Mooneyo
Reeve, and Chas. Howe, Deputy Reeve,
were electedby acclamation, and for
couticillors Geo. Kirkby, George Pierce;
Jas. Bulger, Wm. Isbister, Jas. Proctor
and Samuel Caldbeck were nominated,
Walton.
• ITEMS.—Mr. William Beirnes, of the
'Victoria Hotel, had a sale on Friday,
23rd inst., when some good cattle were
knocked down . at good figures and
thoroughbred horses brought good
prices. The hammer was wielded by A,
Dalgetty.—Rev. Wm. Torrance was the
reeipient of some 40 bushels of oats as a
present from the Jacksons' appointment.
• We hope other appointments will follow
the good example set.—The annual tee
meeting will be held in the Methodist
church here on Monday evening, the
2nd January. Tea will be served from
5 till 6 o'clock, speaking immediately
after. The Seaforth choir will be in at-
tendance and a good staff of speakers.
—Messrs. McDonalds' mill is not
in running order yet, some flaw in th
engine being the-mesa—There has bee
quite a stir in our village since the sno
came.—The measles have disappeare
from around here, there being no cases
at present. —Mr. John Hewitt lost a
stack.of hay, between 4 and -5 tons, by
a person setting it on fire the othe
night. The party was - tracked and ar-
rested and brought before A. Hunter, J.
P., Brussels, who, on hearing th
evidence, sent him to Goderich to sten
his trial.—Our school will open on Tues-
day, the 3rd of January. Miss M. J.
Hillen, of McKillop, is the principal.
•"Canvassing lor municipal office is now
the order of the day.
Tuckersmith.
• CHRISTMAS TREE. —The Christm
tree entertainment at Turner's church
last Friday night was largely attende
and proved a grand success. The tre
was loaded with presents for young an
old -of the Sabbath School, and the dis-
tribution of some of them caused up-
roarious laughter. .Among the better
class of presents was a costly one to Mr.
Edward Turuer,-and an album to Mr.
A. Elcoat.
EXAMINATION AND PRESENTATION.-
_ An examination was held in th
school of section No. 11, Tuckersmith,
on Friday, December 23rd, which w
believe was without exception the bes
ever held in No. 11. The school room
was beautifully decorated for the oc-
casion and showed the taste ancl clever-
ness of the teacher, Alias Forrest. Th
examination began at 10 o'clock and th
readiness with- which the pupils answer-
ed the questions given them by thsfi
teacher and Rev. Mr. Acheson was
Clear evidence of their standing. Schoo
was dismissed at 12 o'clock and afte
doing ample justice to the abundance o
good things provided by the ladies,
work went on in the usual manner unti
half -past three. Miss Forrest is givin
up her position for a time as teacher i
this section with the intentiou •of attend
ing the Normal School, the pupils too
this opportunity of expressing theit
esteem and love for her by presentin
her with a complimentary and affection-
ately worded address accompanied by
valuable album and wall pocket. Miss
Forrest made a very suitable reply.
This pleasant episode brought the pro-
ceedings of a most enjoyable day to a
close.
•
a
•
Brucefield.
SABBATH SCHOOL ENT ERTAINMENT,—
The Christmas tree entertainment held
under the auspises of the Sabbath School
of Union Church on Tuesday evening
last was largely attended and was a
very successful and enjoyable affair.
Tea was served in Dixon's Hall for both
old and young, and afterwards an
adjournment was made to the church
where an excellent musical and literary
entertainment was given. Qf the many
interesting features, the distribution of
the gifts from the Christmas tree was
by no means the least interesting,
especially to the little folks, and none
were forgotten or neglected.
TALMAGE.—The Rev. Mr. Rogers, of
Londesboro, will lecture in the Metho-
dist church here on Tuesday evening
next. The lecture will be a reproduc-
tion of Dr. Talmage's popular lecture
on Ingersollism. Mr. Rogers has given
this lecture before, to large audiences,
and it is very highly spoken of, so that
those who attend may expect a literary
•treat.
McKillop.
MATRIMONIAL.—A happy event oc-
curred at the residence of Mr. John
Dickson on Tuesday last, when his
eldest daughter, Maggie W., was mar-
ried to Mr. James Lockhart, of •McKil-
lop. The ceremony took place in the
presence of a number of invited, friends,
and was performed by Rev. A. D. Mc- %
Donald, assisted by Rev. 1'. Musgrave.
The bride was supported by her sister,
Miss Ella Dickson, of Toronto, while
Mr. Wni. Lockhart performed the duties
of groomstnan. The presents were
numerous and costly. Mr. and Mrs.
Lockhart left on the evening train
amidst showers of slippers and rice, to
vend their honeymoon in the east. WC
wish them log life and prosperity.
A Reereita. — DEAR EXPOSITOR. —
National Policy in last weeks' items
speaks rather disparagingly of our Re-
form Club debates and thinks that the
names as publiehet1 are a sufficient de-
scription -9f those who take part in
them. And as he has a particular dis-
like to a young man who was one of the
leaders when the Comtnercial Union
question was up for discussion, he tries
to prove his inability to speak intel-
ligently on the subject on account of his
youth and lack of whiskers. I am quite
certain that age and a long heardado not
always bring with them sound judgment
and common sense, or National Policy
would be somewhat of an intellectual
prodigy. The very reverse being the
case, we may infer that there may be
exceptions to this rule, and that a
youthful appearance does not always
combine with it lack of intellect and in-
ability to discuss public questions, If
National Policy, at a more youthful
period of his life, 1d availed himself of
op!portunities suct as societies of this
ddecription offerl for discussing the
Niittional Policy, Commercial Union and
kindred subjects, the talent he has for
making himself disagreeable might have
taken a different coarse, and although
unable to grasp i to any extent such
lofty subjects, his mind might not now
be wandering so far back among the
ideas of the ancients. Even at this late
diy, I do not think the Reform Club
w i)
uld object to ding what they could
to clear away the cobwebs and rubbish
that have been so long accumulating.—
D Ion-Uao. I
lOppen.
ENTERTAINMENT.—The entertainment
in aid of the Woraen's Foreign Mission-
ary Society was a deeided success. At
the appointed haus Rev. S. Acheson,
p:'stor of the congregation, took the
c air. • The addresses by Rev. Messrs.
McCoy, Fear an Simpson were excel -
le t. The musi was good, and the
lat iee were well pleased with the col-
le•tion'which a outed to about $15,
al nost double of s hat was realized at the
e tertainment lait year. • This speaks
w 11 for the peop$ in this vicinity.
Kinburn.
HE LITERARY' SOCIETY.—The Kin -
b rn Literary Soaiety held its regular
m eting on Friday evening. The sub-
je t discussed was Resolved that Com-
m rcial Union with the United States
would be beneficial to Canada." The
chair was occupied by Mr. W. Lindsay.
orge Stephenson was leader of the
af1rmative, assisted by Messrs. T. Mc -
Al Ilan, J. WilsOn, and W. Wilson,
th leader on the negative was J. W.
King, assisted by Messrs. R. McMillan
a, d D. McGregor. After an interesting
dizcussion, althotigh no decision was
ca led for, all present were unanimous
in declaring in favor of Commercial
U ion if it could be secured on a proper
b sis. The next subject for discussion
is "Resolved that Annexation is more
p eferable for Canada than Imperial
F deration."
te
in
ci
re
J.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS. — Municipal
tters are creating a good deal of in -
est. At the nominations the follow -
gentlemen vete nominated for meni-
al honors: Reeve—Messrs. J. Mc -
Ilan, John Mason, and John Britton.
. McMillan withsirew, so the tug of
•r will be between the two Johns.
. Robert Scott was elected deputy
ve by acclamation. For councillors
Brigham, J. Lasharn Thomas Car-
t, B. Churchill, T. McMichael and
m. Waite were nominated.
— -
v arna.
PERSONAL. —MT.- Wm. Anderson, son
of Mr. Geo. Andeteonb and his wife are
h me for a visit, looking hale and
h arty. •.
CCIDENT. —On Tuesday evening last, •
as Messrs. R. Rici. ardson and W. Reid
l -
w re returning 1 ome from Varna the
h rse took fright and started quickly,
w len Mr. Reid was either thrown out
01. jumped out and fell on his head. He
va s picked up insensible and carried to
the residence of Mr. Andrew Duncan.
II is improving, and we hope soon to
se him around again.
MuNscirae.—T e nominations for the
to vnship of Stanl y was held on Mon -
di y the 26th inst The Deputy Reeve
at d councillors *ere elected by accla-
m tion. Mr. John Torrance and Archi-
bi Id Campbell are going to contest the
re veship. Afte the nominations it
w IS pretty hot f r* a while, and there
w ts considerable wind blowing. On
the whole it was ijot very edifying. A
k en contest for the Reeveship is expect -
e ' as both men are old residents and
w 11 -known.
place at
ItAhLe. Tr Ae 8 ivdeernye epleasingofi,i. event
Mr.
. oeo .
to
MATRIMONIAL ---A
S ephenson, Babylon Line, being the
the marriage of his eldest daughter,
L icinda to Mr. Walter Stewart of the
P r Line. The many gifts to the bride
s ow in no mall degree, the high es -
ti ation in which she is held by her
fr ends and relatives. We join with a
✓ ry large circle of friends in wishing
M . and Mrs. Stewart a long, happy and
prosperous life. ,
Loaeas.—Mr. George Anderson has
so d the store and dwelling house in the
vi lage to Mr. John Beatty, teacher.—A
C ristmas tree will be held in the town
hill on Friday evening Dec. 30th. A
g and entertainment is expected.—It is
rumoured that one of the Babylon Line
b ys believes in the truth of the saying
that "fair exchange is LIO robbery," and
is going ,to take one of the Par Line
ladies over to takd up her abode on the
Babylon.
Exestisearose-I-On Friday last the
_annual examination took place at the
Verna school tatight by Mr. Thomas
aszihnsto.n and Mimi Kate Walker. The
pipits were examined in the various
branches of their studies and acquitted
themselves very ereditably. ' After the
examination came readings, recitations
and music by the pupils. Before dis-
missing Miss Walker was presented by
the pupils with a handsome china tea
set and a nicely worded address, show -
ilia their appreci tion of her services
chfring the past 8 jrears and their good
will toward her. liss Walker made a
few appropriate a d feeling remarks in
reply. She intencls going to Ottawa to
attend the Normat and her place will be
taken by Miss Blair, of Walton. '
I--
fla
TTs orne.
Goon Sloes-a—Mr. John Strang,
of' the 3rd conces. ion of Usborne, has
pUrchased a very ne yearling Durham
bill from Messrs. H. & W. D. Smith,
at a handsome price. This animal was
sired. by imaerted " Enterprise " and his
grand sire was that noted prize bull int -
parted "Earl of Mar." Mr. Strang, as
wlell as the neig borhood in which be
re,sides, is to be 4ongratnlated on this
0..rchase as so gox1 an animal cannot
fail to have a I ighly beneficial effect
upon the stock af that district. We
hope Mr Strang will have the best of
good fortune with him.
. :Exastr-sartoN.,-The annual examin-
ation of School Seption No. 2, Usborne,
was held on the afternoon. of Thursday.
December 22nd.; when the following
teachers were prnsent : Messrs. G. ff.
Tom, John Mesaaughton and Peter Me -
Naughton. The Manner in which the
pupils anawered 'the various questions
showed that botll pupils and teacher
had applied themaelves diligently during
the past. As th* were the closing ex-
ercises for the Year and as the teacher,
-Mr. John Beatty, was severing his con-
nection with the sphool, a large number
of the people of the section congregated
to show the high estimation in which
they held him. After the examination
was over Mr. Donald McInnis was chos-
en chairman. He called upon the chil-
dren for a few recitations._ and songs
which were well rendered. Short
speeches were given by the teachers and
ratepayers present, expressing them-
selves as highly pleased with the re-
sult of the examination and regretting
that the teacher was leaving the school.
After this -lame a change in the pro-
gramme, Master Donald Monteith read
a short address and Master Albert Pass-
more presented the teacher with a
splendid robe, thus showing in a tan-
gible way the kind feelings which have
always characterized the intercourse be-
tween teacher and pupils of this school.
Mr. Beatty thanked the pupils and par-
ents for the kindness evinced towards
him and wished all a prosperous future,
a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year. Then a few of the pupils dis-
tributed candies and nuts among those
present. A vote of thanks was tender;
ed Mr. Beatty for his past and present
kindness, three rousing cheers were
given for the teacher, all sang God save
Queen, th•e Oueen and the proceedings were
brought to a close.
Carlow.
DEBATE.—A very interesting debate
was held here a few weeks ago. Sub-
ject, "18 an education more serviceable
to man than wealth." Both sides were
very ably argued. Each showed that he
had given the matter a good deal of
study. The committee decided that
both sides were equal and gave their
decision accordingly.
• Clinton.
THE ELECTIONS.—The nominations in
this town on Monday last resulted as
follows: Mayor, Joseph Whitehead;
Reeve, Alexander AIc Murchie ; Deputy
Reeve, A. H. Manning. There being
no opposition in these offices the former
incumbents were re-elected by accla-
mation. The candidates for councillors
are as follows: St. Andrew's Ward.—
H. Foster, T. Holloway, John John-
ston, Samuel Wilson. St. Janies Ward.
—T. McKenzie, James L. Sheppard,
George Gordon, M. Kelly, T. Jackson,
sr., H. R. Walker'James Werry. St.
Johns Ward.—D. B. Kennedy and W.
Cooper, Elected. St. George's Ward.—
D. Cantelon, R. Fitzsimmons, W. C.
Searle, T. C. Doherty. It will be seen
from this list that there is plenty of ma-
terial from which to select a good coun-
cil for next year. •
• Ashfleld.
COMPLIMENTS, OF THE SEASON.—The
Crewe school in section 16, Ashfield, had
a very successful examination on Thurs-
day of last week. The apt and accurate
manner in which the puPils answered
the many intricate questions put to
them- showed they had been carefully
taught and well grounded . in their
studies. At the close of proceedings
the children presented the teacher, Mr.
Struthers, with a handsonie album as a
memento of their esteem for him per-
sonally and appreciation of his services,
on the eve of his severing his connection
with the school. In the evening a
musical and literary entertainment was
held. Although the attendance in the
afternoon was rather meagre the house
was crowded before the appointed time
in the evening. The programme was
lengthy but interesting and every body
seemed well satisfied. • -
•
Grey. .
NOMINATION. —Tuck's Hall was crowd-
ed to its utmost capacity on Monday
last, being nomination day. The follow-
ing are the can elected and pro-
posed-: Wm. Milne, Reeve, by accla-
mation ; William Oliver, 1st Deputy
Reeve, by acclatnation ; Edward
Bryans and John Strachan 2nd
Deputy; William. Brown, Thomas
Ennis, Arch. Hislop for councillors.
From the above it will be seen that a
poll will be cast for the position of 2nd
Deputy and Councillors. The old coun-
cil gave a good account of their steward-
ship.
DOTS. — Christmas was generally
observed. by attending nomination ia
the afternoon and tea meeting in the
eveeing.—H. White has moved the
maehinery of his saw -mill to Cranbrook.
Hiram evidently wants things handy.—
Hand shaking and "how do you do
will be at a premium until after the
electiou.—A sermon specially for young
people will be preached in Knox church,
Craubrook, next Sabbath.
Cala, at the Post Office Book Store if
you want to get anything in the way. of Holiday
or Xmas Presents. A very large variety of goods
n all lines which will be sold at close prices.
Xmas Cards in endless variety. 1046
PRESENTATION.—At the close of the
weekly prayer meeting held in Carmel
Presbyterian church on Wednesday
evening of last erek, Dr. Macdiarmid,
in the name of the congregation, pre-
sented the pastor, Rev. R. Y. Thomp-
S011, with a purse of money containing
$120, accompanied by a feeling address,
which we give in full, expressive of the
high esteem in which the Reverend
gentleman and Mrs. Thompson were
held by the congregation 'and their
sincere and heart -felt regret that owing
to ill -health the happy union which had
all through the past existed between
them as pastor and people was thus
brought to a close. Mr. Thompson
made a most feeling and • characteristic
reply in which he said he hoped to fre-
quently meet with the people of Hen -
sail in the future, as Huron is to both
Mrs. Thompeon and himself associated
with many strong ties. It has been to
both the home of childhood and youth
and in it their kindred dwell and here
they commenced the labors of life to-
gether. He also stated that it was only
on account of his health that he was in-
duced to resign hischarge, as in Hen -
'all he had been happy in his work and
had fully enjoyed his eurroundings.
The following is the address:
Riiv. R. Y. om es ON .---DEAR SIR. --
Your relation as pastor to this congre-
gation has now eorne to a close, and
while we are pleased to know that this
is not due to any disturbance of that
harmony which has prevailed through-
out, and that no doubt it is designed
all for the best, yet we cannot but ex-
press our regret at the thought of
separation. During the years that yeu
have been in our midst your untiring
zeal to promote the interests of the con-
gregation, both spiritual and temporal,
your faithful attendance to all your
duties as pastor as far as it was in your
power so to do, and your readiness at
all times to render counsel and assistance
whenever needed, are by us gratefully
acknowledged,and we feel that to these,
•
IDECEMER I
BARGAINS
Millinery, Mantles, Furs,
Wool Goods, &c.
IAT
11 E. McFAUL18 I
I
SEAFORD'.
41111MINIIIIIIINIIIIIIMINIMmoma
under a guiding Providence, ws owe
much of the progress made. We -would
also desire to convey to Mrs. Thomson
our kindest regards for sym3-4-...thy ex-
tended and aid given whenever oppor-
tunity offeted. We ask of you to
accept this gift as a token of our good
will. And now as you are about to re-
move from our midst, rest assured you
have our best wishes for your future
welfare. Wherever your lot may be
cast we will be pleased to hear of your
success and pray that you may be
divinely blessecl with every needed
blessing. On behalf of the congregation
of Carmel Presbyterian Church, Hens
salL —J. MACDIARMID.
FARM BOUGHT.—Mr. T. Murdock, the
genial and enterprising proprietor of the
Hensall livery stable, and who has alil
along in the past been adding cutter to
cutter, buggy to buggy, and horse to
horse, including the very best ba the
market, is now adding acre to acre, the
last addition in the land line being that
of John Armstrong's 50 acre farm, tau-
ated a short distance from here.
MARRIAGE. —Still another of those
happy and interesting events, which se
frequently take place in this neighbor-
hood, happened near here on Thursday
afternoon of last -week. We refer to the
marriage of Mr. Wm. Mulholland, of
the township of Hay, to Miss Isabella
Moir, daughter of George Moir, Esq., of
the same township. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev, R. Y. Thomson,
and was witnessed by a large number of
the relatives and friends of the contract-
ing parties; and we unite with their
many friends in wishing them much
happiness and prosperity.
A CHRISTMAS BOAT. —On Monday
evening a very pleasant and suc-
cessful Chrietinas boat entertainment
in connection with the Hensel! Metho-
dist Sabbath school was held in the
church. The evening being fine and the
roads good the attendance was very
large, so much so, indeed, that the
aisles and all available seats and corners
in the church were crowded to their
utmost capacity. The programme for
the occasion was both lengthy and good
and was principally carried out by the
Sabbath school scholars, and that in a
-manner which reflected great credit
alike to themselves and their teachers.
The boat, which was well furnished and
equipped with handsome -and useful
presents' presented a very fine appear-
ance andseemed to fill the hearts of the
children with great pleasure as they
received of its cargo in the form of
Christmas presents, and not only so was
this the case with the scholars but
many of the members and friends of the
church received gifts off the noble boat
with its large and varied store. The
Rev. R. Godfrey, pastor, occupied the
chair in his usual pleasing and able
manner. The proceeds of the entertain-
ment at a mere nominal charge amount-
ed to nearly $40.
Wroxeter.
OUR STUDENTS.—Six of the scholars
from Mr. Walker's division went out to
Wingham last week to try for the en-
trance examination The following are
the names of the scholars Minnie
Staples Mary Sanderson, Viney Hood,
Brent Hazlewood, Wm. Sanders and
Thomas Hemphill. We hope to hear a
good report from them as Mr. Walker
has taken considerable pains with them
and no doubt they will show where they
came from.
CHURCH RE-OPENING.—The Metho-
dists of this place intend having their
church opening on the 8th of January,
1888, followed by a tea -meeting on the
9th. - A good committee have been
appointed and they are determined to
make it a success. Proceeds for church
improvement fund.
Thars.—Messrs. Ball have returned
from Muskoka where they have been for
some time himthag deer, and they were
successful in capturing two fine ones.—
There was a bread and butter, social
held in the Methodist parsonage on
Tuesday evening last. Quite a nurither
of the local talent took part in the pro-
gramme and the occasion was a very
interesting one.
MARRIAGE.—On December the 26th1-
1887, at the residence of George Harris,
Esq., of Wroxeter, Jenny Harris,grand-
daughter of the above, was united in
the holy bonds of matrimony to John
Smith, of Turnberry, the Rev. M. J.
Totten, Congregational minister, offici
ating. A very numerous attendanze of
friends and relatives of the parties sat
down to a sumptuous supper of the var-
ious viands which Canadians know well
how to cater for, and we believe tha
ample justice to themselves. The even-
ing was spent in the varied exercises of
singing and music and friendly conver-
sation, and the company dispersed
neither sick nor sore as none fthe
" cratur was introduced in the bill of
fare. On the following day all this
numerous grandchildren of Mr. Hama
were present at his residence and had a
day of feasting and enjoyment in com-
memoration of the happy union above
named, as also to enjoy a day with
grandpa and grandma, who are much
respected by all who know them, Com,.
•
••••••